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As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new
Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

(HealthDay)—In the second quarter of 2020, there was a significant decrease in incident stimulant and anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic use among children compared with previous years, according to a resea

Incident psychotropic use down in children in second quarter of 2020

(HealthDay)—In the second quarter of 2020, there was a significant decrease in incident stimulant and anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic use among children compared with previous years, according to a resea
More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl
Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay
Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w
Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M
Race, sex, age influence pediatric mental health emergency visits

Race, sex, age influence pediatric mental health emergency visits

by Elana GotkineFor children and adolescents, mental health disorder-related emergency department (ED) visits are higher among adolescents, girls, and Black non-Hispanics versus Hispanics, according t

Race, sex, age influence pediatric mental health emergency visits

by Elana GotkineFor children and adolescents, mental health disorder-related emergency department (ED) visits are higher among adolescents, girls, and Black non-Hispanics versus Hispanics, according t
Heart damage: Another reason to cut down on children's screen time

Heart damage: Another reason to cut down on children's screen time

by Sergio Flores Villar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe effects of prolonged screen use during childhood have been extensively studied in recent years. Evidence indicates t

Heart damage: Another reason to cut down on children's screen time

by Sergio Flores Villar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe effects of prolonged screen use during childhood have been extensively studied in recent years. Evidence indicates t
Study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines

Study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyby Swansea University academics into powdered infant formula preparation safety has revealed that 85% of the 74 infant for

Study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyby Swansea University academics into powdered infant formula preparation safety has revealed that 85% of the 74 infant for
Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect
Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation

Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by UCLA researchers found that the children of parents who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)– s

Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by UCLA researchers found that the children of parents who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)– s
New insight into protecting newborns with low blood sugars

New insight into protecting newborns with low blood sugars

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborns at risk of brain damage from low blood sugar levels are increasingly safe, as research at the University of Auckland's Ligg

New insight into protecting newborns with low blood sugars

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborns at risk of brain damage from low blood sugar levels are increasingly safe, as research at the University of Auckland's Ligg